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Sabres' Matt Hunwick: Swapped for draft pick

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(6/27/18)Hunwick was acquired by Buffalo on Wednesday, along with Conor Sheary, in exchange for a 2019 conditional fourth-round selection, TSN.ca reports.

Considering the Penguins left Hunwick on the bench in 26 of their final 29 games, it was clear the club would try to shed his $2.25 million cap hit. The defender should have a more consistent role with Buffalo, which may decide to part ways with Josh Gorges or Justin Falk after bringing in another veteran presence.

Penguins' Matt Hunwick: Won't face buyout

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(6/11/18)Hunwick's contract will not be bought out by the Penguins, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Considering Hunwick will carry a $2.25 million cap hit for the next two years and spent the entire postseason watching from the sidelines, there was plenty of speculation Pittsburgh would make the move to get out from under his deal. General manager Jim Rutherford put those rumors to bed, saying emphatically "We're not buying anybody out." However, that decision doesn't rule out the possibility the Pens try to trade away the blueliner in order to create some extra cap space heading into the 2018-19 campaign.

Penguins' Matt Hunwick: Observing from press box

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(5/10/18)Hunwick spent the entire 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs watching his team from the press box.

With Chad Ruhwedel turning himself into a penalty-kill expert, there simply wasn't a spot in the lineup available for Hunwick. Signed on the opening day of free agency last summer, Hunwick was supposed to help Pittsburgh replace the departing Ron Hainsey with another capable veteran blueliner. Unfortunately, it didn't work out this year, as injuries and poor play led to the 32-year-old Hunwick logging a mere 42 contests. The Penguins are locked into a deal with the Michigan native for another two seasons at $2.25 million -- unless they can find a way to move him.

Penguins' Matt Hunwick: Watching team play

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(4/24/18)Hunwick was relegated to an observer role for Pittsburgh's entire first-round matchup with Philadelphia.

Hunwick has actually been a healthy scratch in 20 of the Pens' prior 23 outings dating back to March 1. The defenseman has seen his spot on the blue line taken over by Chad Ruhwedel, who has turned himself into a penalty-kill specialist. At this point, the 32-year-old Hunwick will probably need somebody to pick up an injury in order to get into the lineup.

Penguins' Matt Hunwick: Racks up five PIM

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(3/30/18)Hunwick picked up a five-minute fighting major in his return to the Penguins lineup against the Devils on Thursday.

Hunwick served as a healthy scratch for 12 straight outings before being inserted into the lineup versus New Jersey. The defenseman's biggest contribution was dropping the gloves with Miles Wood, earning five PIM in the process. The Michigan native's spot on the blue line should be considered tenuous at best, as he will need to hold off Chad Ruhwedel.